SB2019122641 - Stack-based buffer overflow in elfutils (Alpine package)



SB2019122641 - Stack-based buffer overflow in elfutils (Alpine package)

Published: December 26, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019122641
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-18310)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send specially crafted packets to Port 7061/TCP, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and cause a denial of service condition on the target system.



Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.